Post: Resettling Communities Contract Lead

Department: Support

Reports to: Support Team Leader

Working Hours: 9AM – 5PM Monday to Friday

Salary: £30,567 Per Anum

Contract: Fixed term

Contract end date: May 2025 (subject to yearly renewal) subjected funding

Location: Bristol

This role is for internal applicants only

 

About ACH:

Our vision is to empower refugees and migrants who reside in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives.

ACH is a social enterprise comprised of a diverse group of strategists and researchers led by lived experience. We provide tailored integration services that not only help individuals, but also disrupt the systems that have entrenched inequalities in our society.

We have a track record of delivering effective support services that give refugees and migrants the tools they need to succeed. In 2021 alone, we have helped 1000+ people to achieve their personal goals and lead fulfilling lives in their new country.

By working with us at ACH, you will be supporting refugees and migrants to build a better, brighter future.

 

Purpose of Job

The Resettling Communities Contract Lead will take a key role in the planning and delivery of resettlement and integration services for migrants and refugees in South Gloucestershire. The  Resettling Communities Contract Lead will be responsible for coordinating with partners, delivering support services and planning and attending drop in sessions and workshops in the community. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Support:

• Point of contact responding to queries relating to South Gloucestershire Homes for Ukraine and Asylum and Refugee Outreach Services.
• Supporting the team to organise and deliver community based workshops and drop in sessions.
• Supervision and guidance of Resettling Communities officers on the contract.
• Carrying out quarterly reports.
• Some weekend work may be required as part of this role.
• Developing links with external organisations or agencies to promote the needs of refugees and create opportunities for partnership working
• Contributing to the induction of new starters and providing training and best practice advice to less senior colleagues.
• Participating in external meetings with partners and stakeholders.
• Completing detailed and high-quality needs and risk assessment for each person referred to service.
• Developing a personalised plan of support for each person and ensuring that the plan of support is reviewed regularly.
• Giving advice and support on a range of issues including housing, finance, education, employment, health and immigration, as required.
• Supporting people with budgeting / registering with care providers / creating social networks / advocacy/ volunteering / training / employment opportunities etc.
• Advising colleagues of most appropriate external agencies and referral partners for signposting and external referrals.
• Effectively managing a designated caseload of tenants, as well as keeping accurate records and maintaining case files to a high standard.

• Fully participating in team meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, supervision and any other relevant forum or communication processes.
• Organising house meetings and visiting service users both at their properties and in the community.
• Completing online or paper forms for employment, welfare benefits etc.

• Any other tasks commensurate with the role.
• Supporting Senior Support Team Leader with quarterly reporting data.
• Some weekend work will be required as part of this role.

 

This list is not exhaustive, you may be asked to carry out other duties deemed necessary by your line manager.

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful applicants, but only with their prior consent.

Applicants need to have right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

This list is not exclusive or exhaustive. You may be asked to carry out other duties deemed necessary by your line manager. For more information on the role and ACH please view the full job description here and our recruitment pack here. 

How to apply:

 To apply please complete our application form on our website.

 Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful applicants, but only with their prior consent.

Applicants need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.